Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Trends

As the weather cools and the skies grow gray, we retrieve our coziest, most fashionable Fall and Winter essentials. And with each year comes new trends and the return of our favorites. Below are the Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Season trends will be filling your closet.

The Pantone Color of the Year is an annual color selection made by the Pantone Color Institute. The color selection(s) influences product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design. The colors of the products you purchase are impacted by the annual selection, as well as other color palettes released in accordance with the color(s) of the year. This year’s Pantone Color of the Year includes two colors: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. The selection of these two colors was in hopes of spreading a message of “strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. And as we cross into these new seasons, let us not forget the colors and trends that will be shaping our closets this year.

Colors:

1. Mykonos Blue

2. Illuminating

3. Leprechaun

4. Fuchsia Fedora

5. Pale Rosette

6. Adobe Fire Whirl

7. Rhodonite

8. Spring Lake

9. Root Beer

10. Coconut Cream

11. Ultimate Gray

12. Soybean

13. Olive Branch

Within the 20 years that Pantone has selected their color(s) of the year, variations of that color have been introduced and produced through color palettes inspired by the annual selection. Though the summer season is coming to an end, there still remains a high demand for bright and bold colors. From colors like Illuminating and Fuchsia Fedora to Pale Rosette and Leprechaun Green, expect to see a variety of eye-catching prints on the streets. And while we hold tight to those daring shades, this season will still encompass those core classics ranging from Coconut Cream and Ultimate Gray to Soybean and Olive Branch.

Patterns:

1. HoundsTooth

2. Plaid

3. Checkered

4. Rich Florals

5. Animal Print

7. Patchwork

8. Pinstripe

10. Geometric Print

While the spring and summer seasons are filled with avant-garde prints, the fall and winter seasons embody more chic and modern motifs. From HoundsTooth and Plaid to Leopard print and Checkerboard, the Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Season will pay homage to classic and timeless fashions.

Fabrics & Folds:

1. Chiffon

2. Cotton

3. Silk

4. Darts

5. Lace

6. Wool

7. Tweed

8. Cashmere

9. Corduroy

10. Fleece

11. Suede

12. Fur

13. Velvet

14. Vinyl

15. Gabardine

16. Pleats

As we transition into cooler and cozier weather, our clothes do too. Within these cooler seasons, the quality and durability of our clothes grow thick and heavy material to make those fall and winter winds bearable. We’ll be seeing the return of our favorite classics this Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Season like the Burberry Trench Coat (made from Gabardine: a woven twill fabric of worsted wool, silk, and cotton) and Ralph Lauren Sweater Vests (woven/knit from cotton).

Footwear:

1. Chunky welly boots

2. Thigh high boots

3. Square toed boots

4. Chain detailing

5. Chunky platforms

6. Combat boots

7. Loafers

8. Cowboy boots

The hottest two footwear trends on the runway and walkway this Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Season are cowboy boots and loafers. This past year we’ve seen greater demand for both styles of footwear with companies like Steve Madden and Jeffrey Campbell to PRADA and Dr. Marten claiming delayed restock and delivery of their products. But while these two footwear trends experience delays, more companies are revamping styles of chunky welly boots and platform combat boots, including chain detailing and thigh high lengths.

Denim, Pants & Skirts:

1. Low-Waist pants

3. Culottes

4. Velvet pants

5. Vinyl leggings

6. Sun-ray pleated pants

7. Side-slit pants

8. Wide-leg pants

9. Dark denim

10. Pleated mini skirt

11. Satin midi skirt

12. Knitted trousers

There is nothing I love more than the fall and winter season when wearing loose-fitted clothes becomes socially acceptable and trending. When it comes to bottom trends, many people do not realize that you can be comfortable while being stylish; a person does not have to sacrifice their comfort to be stylish in these seasons. The one summer trend we are likely to see carry over into these next two seasons are low rise jeans/pants. And if you never got the chance to rock low rise jeans/pants in the summer, this Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Season is giving you the opportunity to!

Coats & Jackets:

1. Printed puffer coats

2. Shearling coats

3. Printed jackets

4. Tailored blazers

5. Suit coats

6. Belt handmade coats

7. Parkas

8. Straight-cut blazers

9. Ponchos

10. Fur coats

11. Leather/Vinyl trench coats

12. Sherpa/Shearlings

13. Corduroy jackets

14. Oversized hooded sweatshirts

15. Puffer vests

Coats and jackets are for fashion as much as they are for function, especially this Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Season. What once was strictly a formal fashion can now be dressed up or dressed down. A year later and blazers and puffer jackets are still THE hottest fall/winter fashion trends. Whether worn formally in a business setting or on a coffee run with friends, these two pieces can be styled with any and all fashions ranging from sweatsuits and dresses to pantsuits and biker shorts. Still, timeless pieces like the leather jacket, trench coat, oversized hoodie and corduroy jacket remain a staple piece for the Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Season.

Tops:

1. Camisoles

2. Turtlenecks (sleeve/sleeveless)

3. Cropped stretch knit tops

4. Cropped sweaters

5. Sweater vests

6. Crewnecks

7. Midriff-baring sets

8. Knit cut-outs

9. Pant Suits

10. Chunky sweaters

While sweater vests took the fashion world by storm last season, the trend currently breaking the internet this season are knit cut-outs. From celebrities like Bella Hadid and Devon Lee Carlson to Suki Waterhouse and Phoebe Tonkin, we’re seeing this trend not only appear on the red carpet but in the everyday lives of our most favorite stars via social media. In addition to knit cut-outs, pantsuits and matching sets are hotter than ever. Sported both for comfort and style, these pieces can be sighted anywhere and everywhere, whether out with friends or at your local grocery market.

Dresses & Rompers:

1. Screen print dress

2. Puffy sleeves

3. Knit maxi dress

4. Satin midi dress

5. Slip dress

6. Turtleneck (sleeve/sleeveless)

7. Little black dress

8. Collared dress

9. Long-sleeve Prairie Dress

Though comfort still plays a large role in most of our wardrobes, the return of dress trends like the 90s inspired slip make being comfortable still fashionable. Whether bought or thrifted, owning a slip dress can be one of the most important staple pieces in any closet. And whether dressing the slip up with a blazer and a pair of heels or dressing it down with a lightweight cardigan and your favorite pair of slippers, this dress is essential to your wardrobe.

Athleisure:

1. Sweatsuits

2. Matching sets

3. Biker shorts

4. Athletic jumpsuits

5. Sport coats

Still dominating the fashion industry with pieces like sweat sets and biker shorts, athleisure continues to influence even the most luxurious brands and their new Fall/Winter collections. What once was made to be worn in the comfort of one’s home is now hitting the runway, with celebrities, athletes and even government officials showing how they style comfort. Besides these matching sweat sets and biker shorts, sports coats and vests are in high demand this Fall/Winter 2021/2022 Season!

Accessories:

1. Headbands

2. Crochet bucket hats

3. Fuzzy teddy bags

4. Supersized hoops

5. Embellished stockings/tights

6. Statement jewelry

7. Buckles

8. Tortoiseshell print sunglasses

9. Directional shape sunglasses

10. High socks

11. Embroidered, elbow-length gloves

12. Chunky chain bags

13. Fanny packs

With the right accessories, you can create infinite looks and an endless wardrobe. This season we will be seeing a great deal of embellished stockings, tights and gloves ranging from lace to silk. In addition to ornamented detailing, this 2021/2022 season is centered around chunky chain bags and statement bucket hats like Prada’s Nylon Bucket Hat and Chanel’s Black Coin Purse.